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Christine Nilly-Vaeckenstedt: When Painting Becomes a Path to Transformation

“I deeply believe that life is beautiful. Even when it hurts us. Even when it forces us to begin again.” This conviction runs through the entire body of work created by Christine Nilly-Vaeckenstedt. Her paintings do not seek to narrate an event or illustrate a specific emotion. Instead, they invite viewers into an experience where […]

Cassius: Learning to See Beauty Differently

“Beauty is everywhere for those who know how to see it.” This simple statement perfectly captures Cassius’ artistic philosophy. More than a personal motto, it reflects a way of engaging with the world through art. At first glance, her works captivate through the intensity of a deep, almost magnetic blue. Yet the longer one looks, […]

Fabienne Fol: Revealing What Cannot Be Seen

How do you paint what has neither shape nor outline? How do you give form to movement, vibration, or light that escapes the eye? For several years, Fabienne Fol has been developing a body of work that seeks to answer these questions. Her paintings and sculptures emerge from simple observations—a wave, a seashell, light reflected […]

Jean-Claude Bertrand: Painting Not a Landscape, but an Experience

“I do not paint subjects; I paint experiences, using colour and material to evoke a lived sensation.” This statement by Jean-Claude Bertrand probably captures his artistic approach better than any critical analysis. When standing before his paintings, the viewer first believes they are looking at a landscape. A horizon line, light, stretches of sea or […]

Flo Muliardo: When Art Becomes a Meeting with the Other

Some works of art catch the eye. Others hold it. The works of Flo Muliardo belong to the latter. At first glance, they captivate through their vibrant colours, expressive faces and powerful sculptures. But gradually, something deeper emerges: an emotion, a story, a human encounter. While preparing its special feature on Art Riviera Tour 2026, […]

Art Riviera Tour 2026: ART MAG Highlights Eleven Contemporary Artists

On the occasion of Art Riviera Tour 2026, held in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, ART MAG is dedicating an exceptional feature to eleven contemporary artists in its Issue 33. This editorial project was born from a collaboration with Wendy Lauwers, founder of Multi Art Gallery, and from a shared ambition: to give artists the time and space they […]

Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition in Santenay: When the Landscape Becomes the Artwork’s Greatest Partner

More than 100 sculptures take over the Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi from 4 to 11 July 2026 What if contemporary sculpture found its most meaningful setting beyond the walls of a museum? Over the past decade, an increasing number of artists have embraced gardens, historic estates and cultural landscapes as exhibition spaces, offering […]

Editorial – ART MAG #33: Why Do We Collect Art?

Why Do We Collect Art? Discover why collecting art goes beyond passion and reflects the way we perceive the world.

David Hockney Has Died: Why His Work Feels More Relevant Than Ever

David Hockney passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 88. A major figure in British contemporary art, the artist leaves behind more than six decades of creation and some of the most iconic images in modern art history. Known for his Californian swimming pools, luminous landscapes, and striking portraits, he profoundly influenced […]

Banksy in London (2026): Where to See the Statue, Meaning and Analysis of the New Artwork

In London, Banksy unveils a new, intriguing work: a statue of a man in motion, his face covered by a flag. Installed at Waterloo Place, it questions nationalism, identity, and power. A powerful intervention that turns public space into a site of critical reflection.